As we approach another change in season, another change in fall crappie patterns follows. Crappies are often revered as a viable target only during the spring and winter months. Overlooking the fall crappie bite is a mistake made by far too many anglers.
This time of year, as average temperatures drop, the crappies will push towards thicker water. The fall months are typically characterized by two major changes in fish location.
LATE SEASON CRAPPIE MOVEMENTS
In the early fall months, like September, it is pretty common for fish to push away from the shallow weedlines and into slightly deeper water. In relatively small, natural lakes, crappies will hold tight to thick weedy cover in less than 10-12 feet for the majority of the summer. When the leaves start to drop and some of the shallow vegetation starts to die, crappies will often move towards deeper vegetation, or suspend along structure in mid depth ranges. At this time of year, the majority of fish can be found in depths of 15-25 feet, depending on the lake.
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